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Winterthur Museum Library

The library at the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum is a research center that contains a wide variety of written and visual materials that promote the interdisciplinary study of American art, material culture, and everyday life in America into the 20th century. It includes books, periodicals, archival material, printed ephemera, and both historical and modern photographs. Special strengths include manufacturers' and retailers' catalogs, resources that describe craft techniques, advice literature, design and pattern books, original craftspeoples' account books, handwritten diaries, and imagery of decorative arts objects.

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Furniture--Catalogs
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Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Chairs--Catalogs
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Clothing and dress--Catalogs
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Artists' materials--Catalogs
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Picture frames and framing--Catalogs
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sears, roebuck and company
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john wanamaker (firm)
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stickley, gustav, 1858-1942
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a.a. vantine and company (new york, n.y.)
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aladdin company
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p.p. caproni & brother.
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Catalog no. 124.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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eye 22,395
favorite 42
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Manufactures--Catalogs.
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Catalogue no. 112.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
texts
eye 17,389
favorite 29
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Manufactures--Catalogs.
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Catalogue no. 13, spring and summer, 1875
by Montgomery Ward
texts
eye 7,101
favorite 22
comment 0
Topics: Household supplies--Catalogs, Dry-goods--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
Winterthur Museum Library
Great mail-order bargain house.
by Robert H. Ingersoll & Bro. (New York, N.Y.)
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eye 6,338
favorite 27
comment 0
Topics: Mail-order business--Catalogs, Bicycles--Equipment and supplies--Catalogs, Cameras--Catalogs,...
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Consumers guide no. 107.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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eye 6,225
favorite 27
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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Trade catalogues at Winterthur : a guide to the literature of merchandising, 1750 to 1980
by Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
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eye 5,485
favorite 5
comment 0
Compiled by E. Richard McKinstry
Topics: Commercial catalogs--Bibliography, Trade catalogs--Bibliography.
Winterthur Museum Library
[Illustrated catalogue of gold and silver plate cutlery and electro plate]
by Walker
texts
eye 4,996
favorite 6
comment 0
Topics: Silver-plated ware--Catalogs, Sheffield plate, Trade catalogs--Silver-plated ware
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General price list.
by Jeremiah Rotherman & Co. (London, England)
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eye 4,546
favorite 22
comment 0
Topics: Interior decoration--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
Winterthur Museum Library
Wernicke system elastic book cases.
by Wernicke Co. (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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eye 4,366
favorite 6
comment 0
Topics: Bookcases--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bookcases, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Edward Deming Andrews Memorial Shaker Collection
by Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
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eye 4,304
favorite 2
comment 0
Compiled by E. Richard McKinstry
Topics: Andrews, Edward Deming,1894-1964--Book collections, Shakers--Bibliography, Shakers--Manuscripts
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guide to the microfiche edition of Trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, part 2
by Thompson, Eleanor McD.
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eye 4,154
favorite 1
comment 0
Topics: Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Commercial catalogs--Bibliography,...
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Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by Gustav Stickley at The Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, N.Y.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
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eye 3,984
favorite 9
comment 0
January 1909.
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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David C. Cook Publishing Co.'s annual catalogue of Sunday School supplies and holiday specialties
by David C. Cook Publishing Co.
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eye 3,968
favorite 3
comment 0
Topic: Sunday school literature Catalogs. Religious articles Catalogs. Holiday decorations Catalogs....
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New sample book of cut and gummed druggists' labels.
by Harris & Company (Salem, Oh.)
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eye 3,882
favorite 36
comment 0
Topics: Commercial art--Catalogs, Drugs--Labeling--Catalogs, Pharmacy paraphernalia--Catalogs, Trade...
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Illustrated catalogue / C. Bruno & Son, C. Bruno, Jr., sole proprietor.
by C. Bruno & Son
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eye 3,593
favorite 12
comment 0
Topic: Musical instruments--Catalogs.
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Illustrated price list of the etched works of W. Dendy Sadler, by W.H. Boucher, James Dobie, W. Muller, Jules Jacquet, etc.
by Samuel Schwartz's Sons & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
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eye 3,484
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Prints--Catalogs, Commercial catalogs--Prints.
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Larkin factory-to-family plan, The
by Larkin Co.
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eye 3,478
favorite 10
comment 0
Topics: Interior decoration--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Premiums (Retail trade), Trade...
Winterthur Museum Library
Guide to the Winterthur Library : the Joseph Downs Collection and the Winterthur Archives
by Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts & Printed Ephemera
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eye 3,451
favorite 2
comment 0
Compiled by E. Richard McKinstry
Topics: Du Pont family-- Archives-- Catalogs, Du Pont family-- Archives-- Catalogs, Joseph Downs Collection...
Winterthur Museum Library
Illustrated catalogue of staple and fancy notions.
by Carson Pirie Scott
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eye 3,387
favorite 36
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Dress accessories--Catalogs, Dry-goods--Catalogs, Musical...
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13th annual illustrated catalog, 1889 ... containing illustrations and prices of a few leading and staple styles of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, canes, umbrellas, opera glasses, gold spectacles, eye glasses, etc.
by Busiest House in America.
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eye 3,380
favorite 30
comment 0
Topics: Jewelry--Catalogs, Clocks and watches--Catalogs, Silverware--Catalogs, Goldwork--Catalogs,...
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Let Hartman feather your nest.
by Hartman Furniture & Carpet Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
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eye 3,363
favorite 13
comment 0
Topics: House furnishings--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--House furnishings, Trade...
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Catalogue no. 16, spring/summer / R. H. Macy & Co.
by Macy's (Firm)
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eye 3,308
favorite 23
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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How to paint : an instruction book with full description of all the materials necessary.
by A.S. Aloe Company.
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eye 3,234
favorite 7
comment 0
Topics: Artists’ materials--Catalogs, Painting--Technique, Fountain pens--Catalogs, Pyrography--Equipment...
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Illustrated catalogue of period ornaments for furniture
by Decorators Supply Co.
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eye 3,177
favorite 24
comment 0
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Architectural--Catalogs, Plasterwork, Decorative--Catalogs, Trade...
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Gunn sectional bookcases.
by Gunn Furniture Co. (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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eye 3,126
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Bookcases--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs, Library fittings and supplies--Catalogs, Trade...
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[Catalogue]
by Jacob & Josef Kohn (Firm)
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eye 2,981
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Bentwood furniture--Catalogs, Furniture--Austria--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bentwood furniture,...
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Price list of the celebrated Rogers & Bro. A-1 electro silver plated spoons, forks, knives, etc.
by Rogers & Brother (Waterbury, Conn.)
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eye 2,855
favorite 10
comment 0
Topics: Silver-plated ware--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Silver-plated ware
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Catalogue and price list of stereopticons, dissolving view apparatus, magic lanterns, and artistically-colored photographic views on glass.
by T.H. McAllister (New York, N.Y.)
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eye 2,851
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Projectors--Catalogs, Lantern projection--Catalogs
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Spring & summer fashion catalogue.
by H. O'Neill & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
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eye 2,848
favorite 34
comment 0
Topics: Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Clothing and dress.
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List of the Wilde Bible pictures.
by W.A. Wilde Company (Boston, Mass.)
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eye 2,828
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Bible--Illustrations--Reproduction--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bible--Illustrations--Reproduction.
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Catalogue of photgraphic reproductions of works of art.
by Soule Photograph Company.
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eye 2,810
favorite 0
comment 0
Topics: Photographs--Catalogs, Prints--Catalogs.
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Jennens and Bettridge's illustrated catalogue of papier mâché. / Manufacturers, by special appointment, to Her Majesty, H.R.H. Prince Albert, and the Royal Family.
by Jennens and Bettridge (London, England)
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eye 2,793
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Papier-mâché--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs.
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Batchelder tiles : a catalog of tile products made in Los Angeles, The
by Batchelder-Wilson Co.
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eye 2,784
favorite 4
comment 0
Topic: Tiles--Catalogs.
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Fall and Winter, 1890-91 Fashion Catalogue / H. O'Neill and Co.
by H. O'Neill and Company
texts
eye 2,760
favorite 31
comment 0
Topics: Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Clothing and dress.
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Catalogue of Craftsman furniture made by Gustav Stickley at the Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, N.Y.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
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eye 2,758
favorite 9
comment 0
"July 1910"
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Priced catalogue of artists' materials : supplies for oil painting, water color painting, china painting ... and drawing materials for architects and engineers, manual training schools and colleges.
by Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
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eye 2,697
favorite 9
comment 0
Topics: Artists' materials--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Artists' materials.
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Twenty-four Craftsman houses, with floor plans.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
texts
eye 2,676
favorite 14
comment 0
Topic: Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans.
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Honor bilt modern homes.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
texts
eye 2,670
favorite 17
comment 0
Topics: Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans--Catalogs, Prefabricated houses--Catalogs, Trade...
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Lundstrom sectional bookcases.
by C.J. Lundstrom Manufacturing Co. (Little Falls, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,543
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Bookcases--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bookcases, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Illustrated catalogue / Crocker Chair Company.
by Crocker Chair Company (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,532
favorite 3
comment 0
Topics: Chairs--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Chairs
Source: folio
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Illustrated almanac of fashion.
by Charles Stokes & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
texts
eye 2,530
favorite 21
comment 0
Topics: Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Commercial catalogs--Clothing and dress.
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R.H. Macy & Co.'s catalogue for 1877-8.
by Macy's (Firm)
texts
eye 2,518
favorite 14
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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Limbert's Holland Dutch Arts and crafts furniture.
by Charles P. Limbert Co.
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eye 2,477
favorite 5
comment 0
Possibly Booklet no. 100.
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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[Catalogue]
by Paine Furniture Company (Boston, Mass.)
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eye 2,442
favorite 9
comment 0
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Catalogue of colours and materials for oil and water colour painting, pencil, chalk, and architectural drawing, &c..
by Winsor & Newton
texts
eye 2,435
favorite 6
comment 0
Topics: Artisits' materials--Catalogs, Painting--Technique, Trade catalogs--Artisits' materials.
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Agenda-Buvard du Bon Marché.
by Au Bon Marché (Paris, France)
texts
eye 2,364
favorite 11
comment 0
Topics: Department stores--France--Paris--Catalogs, Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department...
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[Catalog]
by Sweetser, Pembrook & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,263
favorite 9
comment 0
Topic: Dry-goods--Catalogs.
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[Catalog]
by W. & H. Walker Co. (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
texts
eye 2,216
favorite 15
comment 0
Topics: Dry-goods--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Dry-goods, rade...
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Fashion book : novelties, costumes, mantles, millinery, etc.
by Debenham & Freebody (London, England)
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eye 2,206
favorite 42
comment 0
Topics: Costume--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Hats--Catalogs.
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Catalogue of foreign photographs comprising views, paintings and sculpture of the old world.
by C. H. Dutton & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
texts
eye 2,198
favorite 0
comment 0
Topics: Photographs--Catalogs, Prints--Catalogs.
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Derby roll-top desk.
by George H. Derby & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
texts
eye 2,189
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Rolltop desks--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture, Trade catalogs--Rolltop...
Source: folio
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Illustrated catalogue of the Sheboygan Chair Company.
by Sheboygan Chair Co.
texts
eye 2,171
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Chairs--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furntiure, Trade catalogs--Chairs
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Andrews metal furniture : for drug stores, confectioneries, restaurants, clubs, billiard parlors, barber shops, shoe stores, offices and reception rooms.
by A.H. Andrews & Co.
texts
eye 2,141
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Tables--Catalogs, Chairs--Catalogs, Metal furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Tables, Trade...
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Cigar box labels.
by O.L. Schwencke (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,133
favorite 20
comment 0
Topics: Cigar bands and labels--Catalogs, Lithography--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Cigar bands and labels,...
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Vantine's, the oriental store.
by A.A. Vantine and Company (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,133
favorite 16
comment 0
Topics: Art objects, Asian--Catalogs, Perfumes--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs,...
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Catalogue no. 162A of artists' materials.
by A.H. Abbott & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
texts
eye 2,129
favorite 1
comment 0
Topic: Artists' materials Catalogs.
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Life's prints.
by Life Publishing Co. (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 2,094
favorite 7
comment 0
Topics: Prints--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Prints.
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Craftsman furnishings for the home made by Gustav Stickley, The Craftsman, Inc., Eastwood, N. Y.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
texts
eye 2,077
favorite 7
comment 0
"October 1912"
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Rice, Stix & Co. direct importers and wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, hosiery, notions and furnishing goods, Washington Av[e]., 10th and St. Charles Streets, St. Louis, Mo.
by Rice, Stix & Co. (St. Louis, Mo.)
texts
eye 2,040
favorite 6
comment 0
Topic: Dry-goods--Catalogs.
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Illustrated catalog of Schomacker & Co.'s pianos.
by Schomacker & Co. (Philadelphia, PA)
texts
eye 2,030
favorite 1
comment 0
Topics: Piano--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Piano
Winterthur Museum Library
Grand, square and upright piano fortes.
by J.
texts
eye 1,979
favorite 1
comment 0
Topic: Piano--Catalogs.
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Wholesale catalogue & price list, 1879-80.
by E.G. Selchow & Co.
texts
eye 1,973
favorite 12
comment 0
Topics: Toys--Catalogs, Games--Catalogs.
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Guaranteed building plans with interior views and details : a standard collection of new, original and artistic designs of cottages, bungalows, residences and flats of frame, brick, cement, plaster, concrete blocks, hollow tile, stucco, etc. and farm buildings of all descriptions together with interior and exterior details and interior views arranged and described by William A. Radford.
by Radford, William A., 1865-
texts
eye 1,946
favorite 14
comment 0
Topics: Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans--Catalogs, Animal housing--Designs and plans--Catalogs,...
Winterthur Museum Library
Portfolio of original designs of ornamental iron work.
by Robert Wood & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
texts
eye 1,934
favorite 16
comment 0
Topics: Architectural ironwork--Catalogs, Decoration and ornament--Catalogs,...
Winterthur Museum Library
Illustrated catalogue.
by L. Reusche & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 1,898
favorite 6
comment 0
Topics: Pottery--Catalogs, Commercial catalogs--Pottery
Winterthur Museum Library
catalog of Shackman's favors for all occasions, A
by B. Shackman & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 1,862
favorite 10
comment 0
Topic: Novelties--Catalogs.
Winterthur Museum Library
Catalogue of engravings.
by J.C. Buttre (Firm)
texts
eye 1,840
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Engraving--Catalogs, Prints--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Engraving, Trade catalogs--Prints.
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Illustrated price list of artists' materials : comprising a complete list of painting and drawing materials for artists... materials for gilders, sign and coach-painters; etcher's and engravers' tools; also, materials for making wax and paper flowers.
by F. Weber & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
texts
eye 1,811
favorite 10
comment 0
Topic: Artists' materials--Catalogs.
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Price list and diary for 1898.
by Spencer, Turner and Boldero, Ltd. (London, England)
texts
eye 1,787
favorite 10
comment 0
Topics: Interior decoration--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
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Wanamaker's furniture.
by John Wanamaker (Firm)
texts
eye 1,786
favorite 11
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Commercial catalogs--Furniture
Winterthur Museum Library
Fall and winter 1895-6 price list for daily reference.
by Jordan, Marsh and Company
texts
eye 1,765
favorite 17
comment 0
Topics: Mail-order business--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs, House furnishings--Catalogs.
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[Catalog]
by Belcher Mosaic Glass Co. (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 1,762
favorite 19
comment 0
Topics: Mosaics, Glass painting and staining, Glass, Colored--Catalogs
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New York styles : fall and winter 1919-1920.
by Perry, Dame & Co.
texts
eye 1,744
favorite 28
comment 0
Topic: Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
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Gorham hand book : sterling silver spoons and forks.
by Gorham Manufacturing Company
texts
eye 1,706
favorite 7
comment 0
Topic: Gorham, New York
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Catalogue of fine steel engravings, chromos, lithographs, stereoscopic views, picture and looking glass frames, etc., etc., etc. published, manufactured and for sale by Perine & Moore.
by Perine & Moore (New York, N.Y.)
texts
eye 1,698
favorite 0
comment 0
Topics: Prints--Catalogs, Lithography--Catalogs, Engraving--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Prints, Trade...

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